# Eiriavion PIK 20D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5760206 - Manufacturer (registry): EIRIAVION OY - Model: PIK 20D - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G31EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G31EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Eiriavion Oy - Registered aircraft: 25 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eiriavion-pik-20d Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 84-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-15-07): Rudder Bottom Hinge Bracket · Eiriavion PIK-20, PIK-20B and PIK-20D. Effective Nov 23, 1984 - [AD 77-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-16-08): Wing Panels · Eiriavion PIK-20D. Effective Aug 8, 1977 ## Registered aircraft (25) - [N142A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142A): [Aniol Christopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANIOL%20CHRISTOPHER%20M), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), built 1978, S/N 20623 - [N153V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153V): [Flynn Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYNN%20THOMAS%20J), [Madison, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Madison), built 1978, S/N 20605 - [N2078D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2078D): [Bloomfield John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLOOMFIELD%20JOHN%20R), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1977, S/N 20593 - [N218CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218CM): [Jarvis Peter E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JARVIS%20PETER%20E), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1977, S/N 20601 - [N227CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227CD): [Magpie Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGPIE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Hayward, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hayward), built 1978, S/N 20592 - [N22UU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22UU): [Chow Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHOW%20TIMOTHY), [Norwich, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Norwich), built 1977, S/N 20511 - [N2863](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2863): [Tuohino Lawrence A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUOHINO%20LAWRENCE%20A), [Atascadero, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Atascadero), built 1977, S/N 20588 - [N2XW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2XW): [Alexander Kenton C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20KENTON%20C), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1977, S/N 20566 - [N30VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30VV): [Ulma Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULMA%20ERIC), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 20628 - [N354DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N354DC): [Thompson Gary J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20GARY%20J), [Saugus, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Saugus), S/N 20541 - [N37GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37GS): [Elliott Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIOTT%20JASON), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), built 1978, S/N 20615 - [N432M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N432M): [Silberer Gabor Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILBERER%20GABOR%20Z), [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker), built 1977, S/N 20512 - [N45KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45KA): [Shumaker Timothy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUMAKER%20TIMOTHY%20R), [Brevard, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Brevard), built 1977, S/N 20589 - [N4HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4HT): [Mitchell Lawrence W S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20LAWRENCE%20W%20S), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1978, S/N 20637 - [N4ZD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4ZD): [Coussens Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUSSENS%20THOMAS), [Valencia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Valencia), built 1978, S/N 20620 - [N5BV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5BV): [Silverman Arthur E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVERMAN%20ARTHUR%20E), [Northbrook, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Northbrook), built 1977, S/N 20581 - [N6800](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6800): [Naoshy David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAOSHY%20DAVID), [Laurel, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Laurel), built 1977, S/N 20546 - [N686CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N686CE): [Webb Randol B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBB%20RANDOL%20B%20JR), [Sherman, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Sherman), built 1978, S/N 20644 - [N6VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6VS): [Fenix Space Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FENIX%20SPACE%20INC), [San Bernardino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Bernardino), built 1978, S/N 20609 - [N713NB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N713NB): [Webb Randol B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBB%20RANDOL%20B%20JR), [Sherman, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Sherman), S/N 20599 - [N720PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N720PK): [Spencer Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCER%20SCOTT%20A), [Brownsburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Brownsburg), built 1977, S/N 20558 - [N7820D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7820D): [Safronoff Drew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAFRONOFF%20DREW), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), S/N 20602 - [N78MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78MA): [Forsyth Bryan O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORSYTH%20BRYAN%20O), [Truckee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Truckee), built 1978, S/N 20595 - [N91345](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91345): [Hood River Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOD%20RIVER%20SOARING%20INC), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1978, S/N 20630 - [N921FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N921FT): [Macomber Donald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACOMBER%20DONALD%20C), [Santa Ynez, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ynez), S/N 20514 ## NTSB investigations (13) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA23LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA115), Jan 20, 2023: Eiriavion PIK-20D (N1NZ), Benton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA406), Sep 19, 2020: Pik PIK-20D (N32C), Union, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to… - [NTSB ERA12CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA321), May 6, 2012: Eiriavion PIK 20D (N39RB), Eagleville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB FTW02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA043), Nov 23, 2001: Eiriavion PIK 20D (N2078D), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA144), Mar 23, 1996: Eiriavion PIK 20D (N4HT), Hollister, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift. - [NTSB SEA94LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA186), Jul 19, 1994: Eiriavion PIK20D-78 (N686CE), Rexberg, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS INCLUDE A VEHICLE PARKED NEAR THE RUNWAY. - [NTSB LAX88LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA156), Apr 11, 1988: Eiriavion PIK 20D (N1NZ), Saint Helena, CA, minor damage - [NTSB SEA86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA114), Apr 27, 1986: Eiriavion PIK 20-D (N6VS), Minden, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA320), May 28, 1984: Eiriavion PIK 20D (N37V), Boron, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN82FTE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE22), Aug 8, 1982: Eiriavion PIK-20D (N199A), Crested Butte, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX81DXQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ18), May 20, 1981: Eiriavion PIK-20 (N7820D), Minden, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DUJ61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ61), May 25, 1980: Eiriavion PIK-20 (N39RB), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEC30), Jun 9, 1979: Eiriavion PIK-20 (N3019M), Manchester, MI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (15) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20230120000389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230120000389A), Jan 20, 2023: Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D (N1NZ), Benton, TN, Substantial damage. On January 20th, 2023, at 1:03 EST, the PIC of[privacy data omitted] departed chilhowee gliderport to fly along the ridge line within the area of Benton, TN.… - [Accident 20200919020741A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200919020741A), Sep 19, 2020: Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D (N32C), Union, IL, Substantial damage. Glider was being towed for takeoff and glider wing struck wing of a glider that had just landed on an opposing heading. The glider flipped and crashed. The… - [Accident 20120506008659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120506008659A), May 6, 2012: Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D (N39RB), Eagleville, TN, Destroyed. 5-7-2012: On scene investigation of a sailplane accident that occurred on may 6, 2012. The accident occurred at the Puckett Field glider port located in… - [Accident 20011123035369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011123035369A), Nov 23, 2001: Eirvon PIK20D (N2078D), Alamogordo, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On 11/23/01, at 1513 mountain standard time, a PIK-20D sailplane (N2078D) registered to and operated by Mr. Lee r. goettsche, jr., [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 19960323005009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960323005009A), Mar 23, 1996: Eirvon PIK20D (N4HT), Hollister, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing in grassy field, on roll out wing dipped and struck the ground. Ground looped, damaged tail boom. (.4)according to the pilot, after an aerial… - [Incident 19950902035389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950902035389I), Sep 2, 1995: Eirvon PIK20D (N32C), Hinckley, IL, Minor damage. Lost control on glider tow shortly after liftoff and made forced landing. Elevator rod disconnected. - [Accident 19940719019369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940719019369A), Jul 19, 1994: Eirvon PIK20D (N686CE), Rexburg, ID, Substantial damage. Unable to control glider on tow takeoff sans wing runner. Aborted by releasing tow line. Veered. Hit service truck. - [Accident 19880410013339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880410013339A), Apr 10, 1988: Eirvon PIK20D (N1NZ), Saint Helena, CA, Minor damage. Unable to return on a round-robin flight due to lack of thermals and low altitude. Landing in a field hit a ditch. - [Accident 19860427042939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427042939A), Apr 27, 1986: Eirvon PIK20D (N6VS), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. During takeoff, the canopy blew open. Cut away from the towplane at 10 feet AGL. Glider then nosed into the runway. - [Accident 19840528019079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840528019079A), May 28, 1984: Eirvon PIK20D (N37V), Boron, CA, Destroyed. Encountered heavy sink, landed short, hit brush and pipe. Moderate turbulence. Up and down drafts per pilot reports - [Accident 19820808035239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820808035239A), Aug 8, 1982: Eirvon PIK20D (N199A), Crested Butte, CO, Destroyed. Airplane crashed into trees on side of mountain. - [Accident 19810520027069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810520027069A), May 20, 1981: Eirvon PIK20D (N7820D), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. A spoiler deployed after tow release. Unable to make runwa due to drag. Glider may have been improperly assembled. - [Accident 19800525019889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800525019889A), May 25, 1980: Eirvon PIK20D (N39RB), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Ran out of thermals away from base. Tried to land in a school yard. Overshot and struck a fence at the FAR end. - [Accident 19790606014469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790606014469A), Jun 6, 1979: Eirvon PIK20D (N3019M), Manchester, MI, Substantial damage. Tow rope broke during initial glider tow climb,landed in soft field ,ground looped. - [Incident 19790401013699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790401013699I), Apr 1, 1979: Eirvon PIK20D (N55MA), Joshua Tree, CA, Minor damage. Glider dragged a wing tip during tow, tow pilot disconnected, glider swerved into a parked glider, N10359 ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2018FA0000165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000165), May 27, 2018: PUSH-PULL ROD. CORRODED. AILERON AND SPOILER PUSH - PULL TUBES ARE ENCASED IN THE FIBERGLASS WING. THE WING STRUCTURE IS UNABLE TO BREATH, THE CORROSION IS BUILDING ON THE PUSH - PULL T - [SDR 20010312CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010312CW009), Jan 29, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. VIBRATION OF A HARD RUBBER TAIL DOLLY TIRE ASSISTS IN THE FORMATION OF THESE CRACKS. THIS STATEMENT MAY GIVE FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY TO OWNERS WHO ONLY USE PNEU --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.